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Description
Newton-le-Willows Primary is looking for an experienced HLTA with a proven track record of improving attainment to join our caring, nurturing, forward thinking school.
We are looking for someone who has the enthusiasm to ‘make a difference’ in the lives and learning of all our children who attend our successful school. The post will entail whole class teaching across school covering classes from Reception to Year 6 and we are therefore looking for someone who can demonstrate that they have some experience in each of the Primary phases - Early Years, KS1 & KS2. In addition to this, the role will also involve delivering intervention groups across school to targeted groups of pupils.
We are a popular and successful three form entry Primary School with a Nursery provision. We have a hard - working team of teachers and support staff who work effectively together, as well as an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body. All staff are committed to ensuring every child is safe and has access to the highest quality learning opportunities and achieves the best they can in every class. We also have an effective pastoral system which supports pupils and families, promotes and maintains excellent behaviour and addresses barriers to learning quickly and effectively.
Our school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2021 and continues to be good.
The Governors are seeking to appoint someone who:
- has a minimum of a HLTA qualification, or above
- has recent experience of covering whole classes across both Key Stages (1 and 2) and Early Years
- demonstrates outstanding practice and works well within a team
- promotes outstanding behaviour for learning
- demonstrates excellent behaviour management strategies and outstanding pastoral care
- uses a wide range of creative approaches to the deliver the curriculum
- is able to enrich the life of the school
- is innovative, inspirational and passionate about children’s learning
- is highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm
- demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, including key groups such as Pupil Premium and SEND
- is an excellent communicator
- is eager to develop their skills and experience
- is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of young people
We can offer you:
- a highly committed, caring, enthusiastic and professional staff
- children who are well-behaved, friendly and happy
- positive and supportive relationships with parents and the local community
-an effective and committed Governing Body
- a commitment to your own professional development
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023’ Statutory Guidance.
Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources. Completed applications are to be returned to the school at the address above. If you require further information about this post, please contact Mrs Chisnall (Head Teacher). School visits are scheduled on the dates and times below. If you wish to book onto one of these school tours, please contact a member of the school office team on 01744 678390.
School Visits will take place on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 10.00am and Monday 9th October 2023 at 4.00pm. Please contact school if you wish to attend.
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th October 2023
Shortlisting will be on Monday 23rd October 2023
Lesson Observations will take place on Wednesday 25th October 2023
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th October 2023
